* Efren Becerra Arrested By Gilroy Police for Alleged Child Abuse

Police detectives arrested a 29-year-old man on Thursday for alleged child sexual abuse, according to the Gilroy Police Department. After interviews with three victims of sexual abuse, two juveniles and one adult, Gilroy police detectives determined that the suspect, Efren Becerra, had abused the victims over several years. The adult victim was abused when she was a juvenile, and all of the victims knew the suspect, according to police. Detectives were able to gather evidence, including unspecified electronic evidence, corroborating the three victim’s version of what occurred. With the assistance of San Jose police officers, Gilroy detectives arrested Efren at his home on Lean Avenue in San Jose at his home without incident. Anyone who has pertinent information about this case is urged to contact Gilroy Police Detective John Ballard at (408) 846-0332.